Food & Drink

Morocco's tap water comes from Atlas limestone aquifers — high in calcium and magnesium, which gives it a noticeable taste, especially in older buildings where decades-old pipes add their own character. Most people buy bottled — Sidi Ali and Sidi Harazem are the local brands, about 5 dirhams for a litre and a half. Brushing your teeth with tap water is fine.

It's Chinese gunpowder green tea brewed strong, combined with fresh spearmint (not peppermint) and a generous amount of sugar. Poured from height to aerate the liquid and create foam. The first glass is poured back into the pot and re-poured until the foam is right. Three rounds, each tasting slightly different as the tea steeps.